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THORACIC SURGERY
“Robotic lobectomy for cancer offers outstanding results, with excellent lymph
node removal and minimal morbidity, mortality, and pain. Despite its cost, it is
profitable for the hospital system. Robotic surgery is an important tool in the
armamentarium for the thoracic surgeon.”
– Benjamin Wei, MD
Robotic Lobectomy Volume: 2010 – 2015
150
100
68
102
87
85
73
80
2011
2012
2013
2014
50
0
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